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Sodexo is seeking a Dietetic Technician for Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville, MD. This role provides diet education, supports patient care activities, and assists the clinical dietitian team with nutrition-related duties.
About the job
This role is ideal for someone passionate about nutrition, wellness, and making a meaningful impact on patient care. You'll play a vital part in supporting clinical nutrition services, collaborating closely with Registered Dietitians and foodservice teams to deliver high-quality care that aligns with client needs and regulatory standards.
The role of an individual contributor within the organization focuses on completing specific tasks and projects; contributing directly through their skills and expertise. Performs specialized technical tasks to support operations. Work is primarily achieved independently, however may collaborate with a team.
Pay Range: $28.24 per hour - $36.54 per hour
What’s in it for you
- Make a direct impact on patient health by supporting nutrition care plans and wellness initiatives.
- Gain hands-on experience in clinical nutrition, working side-by-side with experienced dietitians and care teams.
- Develop a foundation in patient education, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
- Be part of a mission-driven organization where your work supports better health outcomes and customer experiences.
- Access ongoing training and professional development to advance your skills in clinical nutrition and healthcare operations.
- Collaborate across departments to build relationships and improve interdisciplinary care.
- Join a company that values your growth, encourages innovation, and supports career advancement in nutrition services.
What you’ll bring
Minimum Associate degree in nutrition or related field required. NDTR/DTR credential preferred; will consider registration eligible. Strong communication and organizational skills required. Clinical nutrition or healthcare experience preferred.
- Detail-oriented mindset with the skillset to follow clinical protocols and maintain accurate documentation.
- Communication skills to collaborate effectively with dietitians, care teams, and foodservice staff.
- A flexible, can-do attitude with the resilience to adapt in fast-paced healthcare environments.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth in clinical nutrition and patient care.
- Organizational skills to coordinate multiple tasks while supporting both patient outcomes and operational goals.
Requirements
- Education Requirement: Associate’s degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice in a Dietetic Technician Program as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), Bachelor’s degree with completion of required coursework in a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) as dictated by ACEND, or required coursework and supervised practice in a Certified Dietary Manager Program as dictated by the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (CBDM)
- Credentials Requirement: o Meets eligibility requirements for Nutrition & Dietetics Technician, Registered (DTR/NDTR) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) by the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (CBDM) o Certification/licensure as required by state(s) of practice
What we offer
Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
Who we are
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.
Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.
Sodexo is seeking a Dietetic Technician for Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville, MD. This role provides diet education, supports patient care activities, and assists the clinical dietitian team with nutrition-related duties.
About the job
This role is ideal for someone passionate about nutrition, wellness, and making a meaningful impact on patient care. You'll play a vital part in supporting clinical nutrition services, collaborating closely with Registered Dietitians and foodservice teams to deliver high-quality care that aligns with client needs and regulatory standards.
The role of an individual contributor within the organization focuses on completing specific tasks and projects; contributing directly through their skills and expertise. Performs specialized technical tasks to support operations. Work is primarily achieved independently, however may collaborate with a team.
Pay Range: $28.24 per hour - $36.54 per hour
What’s in it for you
- Make a direct impact on patient health by supporting nutrition care plans and wellness initiatives.
- Gain hands-on experience in clinical nutrition, working side-by-side with experienced dietitians and care teams.
- Develop a foundation in patient education, documentation, and regulatory compliance.
- Be part of a mission-driven organization where your work supports better health outcomes and customer experiences.
- Access ongoing training and professional development to advance your skills in clinical nutrition and healthcare operations.
- Collaborate across departments to build relationships and improve interdisciplinary care.
- Join a company that values your growth, encourages innovation, and supports career advancement in nutrition services.
What you’ll bring
Minimum Associate degree in nutrition or related field required. NDTR/DTR credential preferred; will consider registration eligible. Strong communication and organizational skills required. Clinical nutrition or healthcare experience preferred.
- Detail-oriented mindset with the skillset to follow clinical protocols and maintain accurate documentation.
- Communication skills to collaborate effectively with dietitians, care teams, and foodservice staff.
- A flexible, can-do attitude with the resilience to adapt in fast-paced healthcare environments.
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth in clinical nutrition and patient care.
- Organizational skills to coordinate multiple tasks while supporting both patient outcomes and operational goals.
Requirements
- Education Requirement: Associate’s degree with completion of required coursework and supervised practice in a Dietetic Technician Program as dictated by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND), Bachelor’s degree with completion of required coursework in a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) as dictated by ACEND, or required coursework and supervised practice in a Certified Dietary Manager Program as dictated by the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (CBDM)
- Credentials Requirement: o Meets eligibility requirements for Nutrition & Dietetics Technician, Registered (DTR/NDTR) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or Certified Dietary Manager (CDM) by the Certifying Board for Dietary Managers (CBDM) o Certification/licensure as required by state(s) of practice
What we offer
Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:
Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement
More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.
Who we are
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.
Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.
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Who's Hiring
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- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in dietetic technician jobs.
- DTR credential from the Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Associate or bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition, or a related field
- Experience conducting nutritional screenings and assessments
- Proficiency with diet management software such as CBORD or Computrition
- Knowledge of therapeutic diets and medical nutrition therapy protocols
- Ability to counsel patients or clients on dietary modifications and meal planning
Tips for Your Dietetic Technician Job Search
List your DTR credential prominently
Put your Dietetic Technician, Registered credential in your resume header and in the first line of your summary. Many applicant tracking systems screen for DTR before a human ever sees your application, so burying it costs you interviews.
Tailor your resume to the care setting
A hospital dietetic technician role prioritizes clinical screening and tube-feeding documentation, while a school nutrition role emphasizes compliance and volume meal planning. Reframe your bullets to match the setting in each posting rather than sending one generic resume.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists dietetic technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight nutrition software you have used
Name the specific diet management and meal-planning platforms you have used, such as CBORD, Computrition, or Meditech. Employers rarely teach these systems from scratch, so fluency in even one of them is a concrete differentiator in your application materials.
Prepare a scenario answer for diet counseling
Interviewers frequently ask how you handled a patient who refused a prescribed diet or misunderstood their nutrition plan. Rehearse a specific example that shows your communication approach and what outcome you achieved, not a hypothetical answer.
Negotiate start date around preceptorship or exam timing
If you are waiting on DTR exam results or finishing a supervised practice component, name that date clearly when an offer comes. Most employers in clinical and long-term care settings plan onboarding around credentialing, and an honest timeline protects both sides.
Dietetic Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most dietetic technicians?
The companies hiring the most dietetic technicians right now include Sodexo, Medilodge, and Banner Health, with the largest share of openings in Ohio, California, and Arizona, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Health systems, long-term care networks, and school food service programs consistently represent the largest share of open roles.
How many dietetic technician jobs are remote?
About 11% of dietetic technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most roles require on-site patient or client interaction. Remote opportunities are most common in telehealth nutrition counseling and diet documentation review roles that do not require direct food service oversight.
How do you become a dietetic technician?
To become a dietetic technician, you complete an accredited dietetic technician program that combines coursework in nutrition science and foodservice management with supervised practice hours. After finishing the program, you sit for the DTR exam administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Passing that exam earns the DTR credential, which most employers require before hiring.
How do you get hired as a dietetic technician with little experience?
Employers in long-term care and school nutrition programs regularly hire dietetic technicians who are newly credentialed, so targeting those settings first builds your clinical record faster than pursuing hospital roles right away. Emphasize your supervised practice hours, any volunteer nutrition work, and your DTR exam status. A specific clinical rotation in the same care setting as the job posting strengthens your application considerably.
What does the dietetic technician interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone or video screen to confirm your DTR credential, availability, and familiarity with their care setting. An in-person or panel interview typically follows, covering scenario questions about patient counseling, therapeutic diet modifications, and documentation practices. Some employers, especially in hospitals, include a brief tour of the food service or clinical unit before a final offer decision.
Where can I find and apply to dietetic technician jobs?
You can find and apply to dietetic technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your credentials and preferred care setting, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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